MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear damper linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front tyre starting to perish
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust noisey
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)
Exhaust noisey
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight misfire
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8?
Based on 8,308 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA08 VLG is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 14,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 VLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of RA08 VLG?
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What year was RA08 VLG registered?
RA08 VLG is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is RA08 VLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA08 VLG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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